Preston Hall is a Grade II-listed Jacobean mansion (Pic: supplied) Can’t decide between new build AND old? Now you can have both, writes Ginetta Vedrickas New build homes are sometimes accused of blandness but many buyers don’t want the maintenance of a period property. Happily there is a solution as developers transform grand old buildings and create smart new homes. The latest addition is Preston Hall in Aylesford, Kent, a Grade II- listed Jacobean mansion. Weston Homes is creating 36 apartments, with one, two and three bedrooms, but is keeping period features including wall panelling, fireplaces, ceiling coving and mouldings. […]
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Nathan Cirillo (Picture: Facebook) The soldier who was shot dead outside Canada’s parliament building has been named locally as Nathan Cirillo. A Facebook page was set up named Rest In Peace Cpl Nathan Cirillo, which has already been looked at by thousands. One message, from Bob Rodkin, read: ‘RIP Nathan. Thank you for your service and the ultimate sacrifice. So tragic, so unnecessary. My prayers go out for you and to your family, friends and colleagues.’ Footage shows police officers responding to shooting attacks inside the Centre Block of the Parliament buildings in Ottawa (Picture: The Globe And Mail/Reuters) Another message, from Olivia […]
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